Check out this Time Magazine article to learn the benefits of buying local.
The first shop that I want to show some love to is my local cloth diaper shop - Basic Baby.
I'm probably going to gush a little because I can't say enough good things about this store and the people that own it.
Photo courtesy of Basic Baby.
Location: Shoppingtown Mall - Syracuse, NYProducts offered: Cloth diapers, natural parenting items, items for nursing mothers, baby carriers, natural toys, diaper detergent, and more!
Website: http://www.basicbabyshop.com/
Basic Baby is owned by a fabulous couple, Josh and Colleen, and their adorable little girl (who can be seen running around the shop at times. If you are lucky, you might just meet her!). When I first met them around eight months ago, I knew this would be my cloth diapering home! I browsed their shop, bought a couple of things, asked questions, and was sent home with a few samples of things to try. I was amazed at the amount of information these people had. You can tell they are passionate about what they do!
Since then I have asked them so many questions, and let me tell you if they don't have the answer, they will find it!
They are always willing to help in any way they can. When I needed cloth diaper detergent, they were willing to go a few miles out of their travel plans to meet me so I could have it. I have been told "we go out your way quite a but, just let us know if you need anything and we would be happy to bring it to you.". What kindness!
Photo Courtesy of Basic Baby
So what exactly do they carry?
They carry cloth diapers such as: Kissaluvs, Bummis, esbaby (local), Thirsties, Blueberry, Fuzzibunz, Bum Genius, Flip, GroVia, OsoCozy, and Under the Green Umbrella (local).
Baby Carriers: Maya Wrap, Ergo, Boba and Moby.
Amber teething necklaces: Inspired by Finn
Mama Care Items: Diva Cup, Cloth Pads, Bravado nursing bras and tank tops, and Earth Mama Angel Baby teas and products.
Coth Diaper Detergent: Rockin Green, Charlie's Soap, Eco Nuts, Bio-Kleen
There is a lot more - visit their website (or better yet, their store) for a complete listing!
They also host a lot of informative classes that have to do with cloth diapering, parenting, pregnancy, giving birth, and more!
I encourage you to stop by and see their store. They are a lot of fun to talk to and know their stuff. It is always a treat to go there.
Basic Baby has so graciously decided to sponsor my very first giveaway! YAY!
They have given me a Go Green Champ Pocket Diaper in Tangerine to give to one of you lucky people.
My Review of the Go Green Champ Pocket Diaper
Good luck!
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